· Lobby is clean and in good repair, exterior doors, locks and security system functional
· Recreation amenities are in good working order
· Elevators are clean and functional
· Corridors are clean, well-lit, odor free, carpets in good repair, paint unmarked
· Stairwells are well-lit, doors and door handles are functional
· Common basement or locker facilities are well-lit, clean and dry
· No signs of water leaks or mould
· Underground parking structure does not show any evidence of leaks or concrete deterioration
· All areas meet your needs for accessibility
· Garbage in dumpsters
· Snow and ice removed from walkways and parking areas
· Amenities are clean and in good repair including external recreational facilities and landscaping
· Exterior walls are not cracked, corroded or water stained
· Balcony railings are rigid, rust-free and balcony slabs are not breaking up
· Roadways, sidewalks and parking areas are in good shape with no standing water
· Block heaters are functional
· Good pathway and parking lot lighting
· Walls: no water stains, corrosion, loose siding, white marks on brick
· Lawn, fences, playground structures and landscaping are in good condition
· Favorable initial reaction to odors upon entering the unit
· Exterior door to unit is in good repair, with unmarked paint and functioning latch and locks
· Drywall not dented or broken
· Paint unmarked
· Flooring (including tile, hardwood and carpeting) clean and in good repair. With no stains, holes or burn marks
· Smoke detectors are present
· Interior doors in good repair, open and close easily and latches/knobs functional
· Windows open, shut and lock easily, glass is unscratched, no noticeable drafts, no mould, and seals in place (seal is gone if window looks wet or dirty between the panes
· No visible water stain marks/damaged drywall around windows, near floors or ceilings
· All light fixtures are operational
· Appliances (if included) are functional, clean and in good repair
· Plumbing does not drip
· Toilets flush and refill properly
· Bathtub and shower stalls are clean and solid
· Electrical sockets function
· Kitchen cupboards in good repair with functional doors and no signs of pests (insects or mouse droppings
· Basement is dry, there are no obvious odors and free from evidence of water damage
· Basement sump pump in the unit is functional (if applicable)
· Unit heating and air conditioning system working
· Exhaust fan in kitchen and bathroom are operational
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